Geothermal Development Manifests Indonesia’s Commitment to Achieve NZE – 2024-07-24 15:08:47

Binary Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) geothermal power plant (PLTP) in Lahendong, North Sulawesi. (Antara)

The General Chairperson of the Indonesian Geothermal Association (API), Julfi Hadi, said that the development of geothermal energy is a form of Indonesia’s commitment to realizing the target. net zero emissions.

“Geothermal has a crucial role in achieving the target net zero emissions“The development and utilization of geothermal energy not only contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also strengthens national energy security,” said Julfi Hadi in Jakarta.

According to Julfi Hadi, geothermal energy has great potential as a renewable energy source that can play an important role in efforts to diversify energy sources in Indonesia.

To accelerate these efforts, he said that various regulations, fiscal incentives, and innovations are needed to support the development of these energy sources.

Julfi said that collaboration between government, industry, academics and the community is also important in overcoming various challenges and maximizing the potential of geothermal resources in Indonesia.

“This collaboration is a catalyst that will accelerate the development and implementation of geothermal energy as the only renewable energy that can generate electricity. baseload and create a Geothermal Center of Excellence in Indonesia,” he said.

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One of the efforts made by the party to increase collaboration between stakeholders is by holding the 10th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE) 2024 on 18-20 September 2024 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC).

The Chief Executive of the 10th IIGCE 2024, Boyke Bratakusuma, stated that the implementation of event It is intended as a platform to support the achievement of NZE targets and accelerate geothermal development in Indonesia.

He hopes that with the presence of experts, investors and other stakeholders, the event can find innovative and collaborative solutions to overcome the challenges of developing these energy sources.

“We also hope that through IIGCE 2024, more investors will be interested in investing in the geothermal sector and supporting the development of local technology,” Boyke added. (Ant/N-2)